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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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